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GCSE Design and Technology: Product Design. 2013-2015. Course breakdown. Exam 2 Hours 40% Coursework 45 hours 60%. Controlled Assessment Tasks. Hobby Kits Cultural Influences Designer Influences Child Development Sustainable Design Holiday Needs Celebrations.
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Course breakdown Exam 2 Hours 40% Coursework 45 hours 60%
Controlled Assessment Tasks • Hobby Kits • Cultural Influences • Designer Influences • Child Development • Sustainable Design • Holiday Needs • Celebrations
Controlled Assessment Tasks • Self assembly products • Natural Influences • Fashion • Fund Raisers • Innovative Products • Healthy lifestyles
Exam 40% • Written Paper • 40% of the total marks • 120 marks • 2 hours • One paper with two sections: • Section A • 30 marks • A design question based on context supplied before the exam • Section B • 90 marks • Covers all aspects of the specification content • Answer all questions
Controlled Assessment • 60% of the total marks • 90 marks • A single design-and-make activity selected from a choice of set tasks, consisting of the development of a made outcome and a concise design folder and/or appropriate ICT evidence. These tasks are reviewed every two years. • The design folder should consist of approximately: • •20 pages of A3 paper • •equivalent A4 paper • •or the ICT equivalent. • It is expected that students should spend approximately 45 hours on this activity. • As part of the evidence submitted, students should include photographs of the finished products as well as photographs at various stages of the process.